January 29, 2026 01:30 PM to 03:30 PM
Looking for an accessible way to analyze data? SPSS is a widely used statistical software that makes it easy to explore, summarize, and interpret data—no programming required.
This beginner-friendly workshop introduces SPSS through hands-on activities using its point-and-click interface. You’ll learn how to import data, run basic descriptive statistics, and perform simple analyses like t-tests and correlations.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Navigate the SPSS interface and load data
- Run descriptive statistics such as means, frequencies, and standard deviations
- Conduct basic statistical tests (e.g., t-tests, correlations)
- Interpret and export results from SPSS
This session is ideal for students, researchers, and staff who want a user-friendly introduction to statistical analysis. No prior experience required!
Details: Any preparatory work for the session can be found on its information page. This virtual workshop will be recorded and shared on the same page, and discoverable via the Sherman Centre's Online Learning Catalogue.
Facilitator Bio:
Vivek Jadon (he/him) provides research support in the use of numeric research data. As part of his role, Vivek is McMaster University’s official representative for Statistics Canada’s Data Liberation Initiative (DLI) program and Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR). Both of these programs provide researchers with vast archive of research data from various disciplines for high quality research and instruction. Vivek is also involved in building awareness and promoting RDM activities/services at McMaster.
